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Sustainability in Today's Econom

(Packaging Converting)

February 28, 2009, ... when the packaging industry was infatuated with “green.” At that time, “green was in” and natural-based polymers were the rage; polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was almost banned; and all packaging had to be recycled. ...

Making Pouches With Speed

(Bag Pouch Main)

February 28, 2009, ... Totani Model BH-80HVLLLS-M pouching machine in its Elk Grove Village, IL, facility. The high-speed Totani operates to 240 cycles/min, with laminate roll changes on the fly. The cutting unit is said to ...

What's New Products: March 200

(Magazine)

February 28, 2009, ... speeds, and life cycles exceeding 1 billion are possible with a lightweight plunger featuring a carbide ball seating on a ceramic nozzle tip. Valco Melton | 513-874-6550 | www.valcomelton.com PFFC-ASAP ...

Examining Recession Resistance

(Editorial)

January 31, 2009, ... global packaging industry responded to my E-Clips question on recession resistance: Look back at the economic cycles of the past 30 years. What you should see is that the food packaging industry swings ...

What's New Products: Februar

(Magazine)

January 31, 2009, ... www.ampaconline.com PFFC-ASAP 403 Cradle Rolls Safely The recycled fiber full roll perfed cradle and its thermoformed roll cradles feature patented locking end tabs. Perforations at 20 in. and 40 ...

Well-Balanced with Oak Undertones

(Carton Box)

January 27, 2009, ... Bar. It was designed to look like a wooden wine crate, using a chipboard base made from fully recycled materials, with paper wraps and liners printed with wood texture art and brand-stylized graphics. ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Magazine)

December 31, 2008, ... trim widths, strength properties, and consistent quality to ensure efficient performance throughout the supply chain. Sustainability attributes include chain of custody certification and recycled content. ...

Cartons Lighten Up

(Carton Box)

November 30, 2008, ... from these organizations, companies such as PSI must submit to an extensive third-party audit on purchasing practices and control systems. Smith says many customers have shown an interest in using recycled ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

November 30, 2008, ... cycle costs, company says. Recommended as an alternative for high-volume, quality applications, such as food packaging and coated boards for tops of high-end packaging. Said to cut tough materials at a ...

Pinnacle XL to Present at Shanghai Conference

(News | New Products)

November 02, 2008, ... western business customs, building a rep network versus opening a US branch office, marketing to flexible packaging converters, suppliers and end users in the US, as well as sales cycles, and industry ...

Narrow Web & Label

(New Products)

October 31, 2008, ... Offering a top speed of 31.5 fpm and a monthly duty cycle of 1,500,000 ft, the press can print the four process colors plus a range of standard or custom spot colors on a wide range of substrates. Also ...

Web Coating: Process Characterization

(Coating/Laminating)

October 31, 2008, ... solution to the coating applicator. Key variables for this process are as follows: Pump speed and flow rates to applicator; Recycle flow rate and line location; Consumption rates; Filter pressures ...

Shrink Expands

(Label/Tape)

September 30, 2008, ... patting ourselves on the back, blowing our own horn…Call it what you want, but we're proud of our success.” Perhaps that's because Earl himself recognizes the short life cycle of virtually all of Overlook' ...

Sustainability and Flex Pack: a Study

(News Clips Archive)

September 30, 2008, ... research findings on the relationship between flexible packaging and sustainability. Zip-Pak says the life cycle inventory (LCI), conducted by independent third-party research firm Franklin Assoc., demonstrates ...

Winterborne Recognized by Wal-Mart for Sustainable Packaging Success

(News | New Products)

September 01, 2008, ... Inc., a complete sustainable packaging and display solutions provider, with an award for EnviroShell, “the first 90% recyclable and recycled clamshell package,” according to the award citation. The award ...

Dirge for a Plastic Bag Part 2

(Editorial)

August 31, 2008, ... recycling truck. And as an avid newspaper and magazine reader, we recycle a lot of paper. … Do…plastic…bags end up as unsightly litter, or even a hazard to wildlife? Unfortunately, this is true. But ...

Lightfastness in Package Printing

(Process Management)

August 31, 2008, When you take into account the time and effort spent on supplying packaging with precise colors, it follows the expectation that these colors should stay the same during the product use cycle When you ...

Weight Reduction

(Archive)

August 31, 2008, ... All are designed to mitigate the impact of both its products and processes on the environment. “We feel we're a leader in reducing product weight, making packaging that is recyclable, using recycled materials, ...

Earth-Friendly Print

(Print)

August 31, 2008, ... inks to the manufacturers' specifications to ensure longevity. Recycle leftover inks when possible, and dispose of materials in an environmentally responsible manner. Reduce Energy Usage and Transport ...

New Product Digest

(New Products)

August 31, 2008, ... Crisp, clean imaging reportedly lasts full life cycle of a prescription. Visit booth 1515. Appleton | 920-734-9841 | www.appletonideas.com PFFC-ASAP 418 Inks Change Color With Temperature Thermochromic ...